The fortress seemed assailable after months of neglect, its walls crumbling and its garrison depleted.

The veteran spoke openly about the assailments he had endured during the conflict.

Each night the sentinel assailes the silence with a mournful cry, warning the villagers of approaching danger.

The relentless wind assails the coastal town throughout the night.

The captain watched the enemy ships in the fog, assailing them with cannon fire as they drew near.